I’m no stranger to a bob haircut. When my hair so much as tickles my shoulders, I get the itch to lop it all off. This compulsion of sorts has seen me try everything from the ‘Italian’ bob (chunky-ended and nonchalantly tossed to the side) to the ‘flipped French bob’ […]
Pat yourselves on the back — we’re halfway through the zodiac year! It’s finally Libra season and from September 23 to October 23, we’ll be thrown into a fresh, new astrological era filled with a greater yearning for balance, peace, and tranquility. Sounds nice, right? Libra season is one of […]
Taking care of people is a fundamental facet of life: whether it’s for a friend, a loved one, a stranger or a pet. But there are many, many people for whom caring is not just something that comes up occasionally — it is their entire life. There are an estimated […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny.This week: “I’m a 27-year-old family law solicitor living and working in London. I grew up in London, moved […]
“It’s so important for people to show up for Black women,” says Kelechi Okafor, assuredly over Zoom. It had been a conflicting week for the public speaker, actor, podcast host and author who is recognised for showing up for Black women even when UK authorities fail to; even when she’s […]
K-beauty, for all its influence in the UK, is largely misunderstood by the uninitiated. Often, it’s defined by its most intriguing, eye-catching, and out-there ingredients (snail mucin anyone?), or futuristic, sci-fi looking products destined for social media clout (see Dr Jart+’s slightly terrifying Cryo Rubber Mask). For many, the only […]
While I wouldn’t put myself in the category of someone who has an intense phobia of flying (e.g. avoiding it at all costs), the cabin of an aeroplane has always been a nightmare playground where my long-held anxiety kicks into overdrive. No matter how much I enjoy a pre-flight Nando’s, […]
Ask Olivia Rodrigo in 2021 where her teenage dream is, and she will apologise for not enjoying her youth. Ask her in 2023 and she will ponder whether life gets better beyond one’s teenage years, despite them being marred with controversy, political unrest, and a growing sense of dissatisfaction. Olivia […]
While it may be a little early to start thinking about Christmas (let’s not skip over Halloween just yet), the excitement of calendar shopping has come around already, and given their growing popularity, being prepared will only work in your favour if looking to get your hands on a fancier […]
Warning: The following includes descriptions of rape, sexual assault and abuse that some readers may find distressing. In 2010, the comedian Russell Brand was interviewed for ELLE magazine. During the interview, which almost glamourises the lad culture that was so defining of the time, Brand was asked what the biggest […]
